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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09
The IIOosiers win.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, April S--Per.
feet weather and commercial holiday
drew large crowd to witness the
second game between tho indianapolis
and Louisville clubs. Two runs were
made in the first inning by both
teams, but after that the visitors failed
to score, although th0y reached third
base number Of timee. Ia the fiith
inning Boyle, OF the homo team, drove
the hGll over the left field fence and
secured home Iun. Hecker was
then ssnt in to pitch in the place OF
Veacb, who had been bit hard, but
the former suffered as much in tho
subs quent innings M the latter did in
the previous ones. In the seventh, a
balk by Hecker led to u wrangle over
a conStruoiion placed upon the new
rules by the umpire, but he refused ~
change his decision. Score-Indian.
apolis, Q; Louisville, 2. Earned Runs
-Iodianapolis, 2. Ertors--Indisn-
apols, s; Louisville, 8. Two Base Hlts
-Kerins. Home Runs-Boyle. Total
b ises on Hi,s-Indianapolis, 8; Louis-
vile, 3. Struck 0ut-By Boyle, 2.
Bases on Balls--By Veach, 2; by
Hecker, 2. Hit by Pitcher by Veach,
/; by HeCker, /. Left on Bsses-
Indian apolis, 8; Louisville, 8. Time
Of game-1:86. Umpire-Beckmsn.
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THE SPUR DIX ES
FOR THG PROTEC TON OF THE
SOUTHERN RIVER FRONT
A Success BeyOud CaIculatIOn-The
Railroads aud Property ON Ten
nessee Street Safe.

The following letter, for which we
find space with pleas ure, tells a story
thai all Of the APPEALs readers will
read with pleasure. 1t tells the story
OF a great success, triumph of en-
cheering skill. We congratulate ev.
erybody concerped-the railroads,
property owners and the engineer,
whose suggestion has thus proven to
be more useful than even he calcuat-
ed with 30 great strain as the recent
rise to contend with:
MEnPHIs, TEHN., April 7, l8s'.
X. Il. CONN. Esq, City:
DEAR SIR have your note OF the
9th instant. As regards the success.
full issue Of the protection work done
on the river front from Beale to Trezs-
want streets, those specially in charge
deemed it unadvisable to make pub
lie statement uqtil the river he'd fallen
sufficiently TO see the result. The facts
are that with the highest water ever
known at tho port of Memphis, follow
ed by the most spid decline with the
greatest possible strain that the work
can ever again be subjected to, the
dikes have afforded complete pro &C.
ton, and there has been no caviDg OF
consequence within the line OF protec-
ton work. There has bsen no clving
OF consequence for go to 700 feet be-
low the fifth dixie, a. TrtzsvsUt street.
In his official epoIt to the committee,
Capt Smith &. Leach, United States
Engineer, states the total cost OF the
work to have been Sj2,342, including
the value OF constructing material fui-
nished by the government (k7075 92);
SAG, 269 81 OF the $50 600 iu otcribed by
the four railroad comp lies and prop.
erty owners hes been exp nded, lesv-
ing $IS, 730 % available for repairs a1d
strengthening the work which Capt.
Leach regards ss necessary. II is
proper to state that Capt. Leach re-
CARDS the work as completely success
III and is confident that the bluff
can be held at it's present line with
the fund in baod fer the next five
years, by which time the bar oppo.
site the city will have been washed
away, which will necessarily relieve
the bluff on This side 10 far down a.
TTezsvant street certainly, end i)r 800
t. 500. feet belo =, prob ably, Of any praL-
sure Respectfully,
W. p. PROUDFlT,
Secretary Committee on Bluff Protection.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09
Charleston wins Again.
IsracIAL TO TIE APPEAL.l


CHARLEsToN, 8. O ApriI 8.-Charles-
ton won the second of the interstate
series from Savannah today by score
OF l8 TO 3. The loca 8, who batted
"Lady" Baldwin, Of Detroit, for TWEEN
ty-one bases on Saturday, show signs
OF almost unparalleled slugging, a. d
fairly ratified the visitors today, max
ing nine earned runs out Of total Of
twenly-six hits. The batteries we're
Jones and Dallas for Savannah, ard
Smith and Childs for Charleston.
Score: Charleston, Is; Savannah,
8. Total base hits-CharlestoD, 26 {;
Savannah, IL. Errors-OharlestoD, 8 ;
savannah, 6. Earned runs Charles
ton, 8; Savannah, 1, Two base hits
Charleston, g.; Savannah, 2. Three
base hit-Charleston. Left on bAses--
Charleston, 4; Savannah, s. Stolen
Decentralization, Ia; Savannah,
mono. Struck out-By Charleston, A ;
Savannah, 2. Passed balls-Oharles.
ton, /; Savannah, 8 Umpire-Hines.
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and at times pounded him hard. He
was superbly backed mp, and Sylves'
ter Flint caught the game OF his life.
He not only accepted every chance Of.
feIed, but bRtted very effectively.
The crowd was much larger and more
enthusiastic than the day previous,
and enjoyed the game hugely. The
Browns took the lead In the first inn
ing and scored four runs. After
Latham had been retired on Burns's
assist TO Arson, Gleason went 10 fist
on a pretty hit 10 right center, and
Pyle sent 0Neill ard Oomis-
hey to bases ON balls. Curt
WEIGH then stepped to the plate and
drove hard line hit TO the bulletin
board, bringing all in and making a
home run himself. The spectators
yelled ike msdmen, and the enthusi-
assn and excitement for a few 81 conds
was sill fever heat. In the second in
ming Gleason duplicated Welch's
drive, making home run on beauty
to the right field seats. sending Bush.
ong home, the latter having reached
first on balls. Williamson made the
only error for Chicago in the third
inning on tumble OF Fou z's hit to
him. 1t cost run, as Robinson's
splendid long line two base hit TO left
brought Foutz home. Chicago scored
two in tho third on Flint's pretty cen.
ter field, Glesson's bad Tumble OF
Burns's hit to him, and williamson
hard drive to right for a sinele base.
They added one more in the fifth on
Ccmiskey's muff OF Sundays fly to
short right, Comisksy making q great
effort to capture The ball, but ne failed
to hold it. Sullivan got his base on
halls, and while plsyiug Of Il at,
BushonS threw TO Comisky to catch
him. While he y0 being run down
by Oomiskey and Roblaidn, suidsy
stole home. In the sixth theiF iCurth
and last run was scored On Arsol's
three bag drive TO left center and
Flinps sacrifice hit. The game
throughout was replete with bril-
liant fielding, aud though Gleason
made two bad error, the Browns
did the better work, A magnificent
backward running catch by Foutz in
the seventh, oil Sundays bat, saved |
what looked like a home run hit.
Robinson, C,miskey and Latham did |
great folding work. Welch caught |
several difficult flies and did scme tall |
slugGing. Bushoug's bsckstop work |
was superb. For Chicsgo, Pfeffer,
Ansop, Burns and Sunday j d the best |
general work. 3 oro--St. Loius, z;
Chicago, 4. Earned runs-St. Louis,
8; Chicago, l. Two base hits-Uom-
iskey, Robinson, Three base hits
Arson, ftfier Home runs-GleRson
WEIGH, Total bsses on hits--St. Louis,
%; Chicago, ~. Left on bases--St |
Louie, 4; Chicago, 1. Struck out
By Caruthers, 4; by Pyle, 2. Double |
plays-Robinson and Oomiskey. Bases
on balls-Of Csruthers, L; of Pyls,
3. Um oire-D oesChpr,
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RnAton Rnntn RnlIImora.

BAErMoBE, April s. Fully 10000
people saw todsy's Baltimore Boston
contest, 1t being the first strictly pro-
fessional game OF tho season. Both
pitchers were hit hsrd, but the visitors
did the best work with the stick. The
fielding was sharp and the game close
and exciting at all times. Burna's hit
over right field fenCs for home run
in the fifth inning was the feature OF
the game. Score: Baltimore, 10; Bos.
ton. IL,
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'The heat MethOd.

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regular habits may ire 'ormet. Man-
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For sale in 80 ceat aud II bottles by
II ]. Hester aud all leading drug
Vjsts Van Vieet & Co, G w. Jones
100. W. N Wiki rson d %. aud ).
Man field & Co., Wholesale agents at
Memphis,
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DIAMOND DOTS.
The last game with Detroit today.


The last game with Detroit today.
THRER to two and two 10 one. That's
ball playing ior you.
THOSE who witnessed the game got
their moneys worth.
FORCE made several fine stops, and
his sliding TO bases was excellent.
The MemEhis team raves tonight
for Louisviville, where they play three
games.
AT P.ttsbrrg yesterday the SYRIA
cuse Stars defeated ths Pittsburgs by
the score Of to 4. ,lt
THE Detroits leave tonight for Nash
vile, whore they play Monday, Tues
day and Wedn, sday.
McALKER covered himself all over
with glory Yesterday. He made sew.
eral very difficult running catches, for
which he rsCsvsd the hearty plaudils
Of the sudierce.
In the fourth inning Richardson
aent a high fly over short. Forca
STATED for II, but before the ball
dropped he fell He recovered him.
self In time IN throw the ball to Doyle,
who retired Briody at third.
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Anson's Game Eseaten.

ST. LOUIS, April S-The second
game OF the worlds championship
series proved 10 be one oil the most
brilliantly and ttubboinly contestt d
struggles ever Played, ard the Chi
csgos were defeated only after hard
baitle. CaruthsIs pitched msgnifi-
cent game, and was admirably sup
ported throughout He had great
control over the bal aud bsfllsd the
Chicago sluggeTs completely. Bat
eight hits were made eff his delivery,
which, considering the restrictions Of
the new rulee, were regarded 40 won
deiful. Pyle on the other hand was
wild and cratic in his delivery. The
Byowns took kindly to his delivery,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09
AtbIe1Ics RnocIIoti Out.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 8.-Tho
Philadelphia Club defra.ed tie Ath.
lettcs today in the fifth gamo Of the To-
cal series. As the score shews it was
one Ct very loose fielding and heavy
hitting on both sides. In the seventh
inning Mulvey sprained his ankle and
Weighing was substituted and took
Devin's place in the box. Over 5000
people witnessed the game, which was
called at the end Of the eighth inning
on account Of darkness. Score: Phila-
dalnhin. lR; Athlelics, 8.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL-SATURDAY. APRIL 9, 1887.

Methodist mir lister in my county but
wants this bill"
Mr.. Ives demanded the yeas and
nays on his motion, and the bill was
put on the order Of third reading by
Gloss vote of "a to SO. The bill only
awaits the Governors signature to 60
into effect.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09

Earned Runs-Noue. Base on balls
BY German, l;Getzien, g. Struck
0ut-By Getzien, g. German, l. Wild
Pitches-By German, /; &c zein, /.
Passed Balls-By Briody, l; Baker,
|. Time of Camel hour 45 min
utes. Umpire--Tony Suck.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09
AUCTION SALES.
ADMINS rRATOk'S SALE

u
Valuable Personal Property.
A administrator OF the estate of l.. X.
II Rotehum, deceased, l will, on
Saturday, april o, 1857,
sell at public Outcry, to the highest bidder,
for cash, at the Race Track of the Memphis
Jockey Club, the following goods and chat
tells. to wit; The celebrated thoroughbred
dam Anna Richards; one bay colt 8 years
old, "Festus," BY Faustu', dam Anna Rich
ards; six horse blankets, six suroin giles, two
linsey suits. two race saddles, two brides
and martingales, one trunk, ore Parker
breeohloading shotgun and soooutrements.
one cooking stove and utensils, two medicine
chests. Sale to begin at II o'clock.
+. A. JONES,
administrator L. R. Ketchum, deceased.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09

The two teams play the fourth and
last gene Of the series this afternoon,
and it will be worth seeing. The
home team will present Wiegreffe and
Baker rs their battery, while Knowl-
on and Garzsl will do the work for
Detroit. Following is the bniting
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09
CNM'& SNGGN fSs scd Is

plant of thousands suffering from
Asthma, Consumption, Coughs, Stss
Did you ever try Acker's English hoka-
0dyf 1t Is the best preparation knoWn
Ter all Lung Troubles, sold on = posi-
tive guarantee az l0c., 500.
A. RENKERr and BERENTZ l. co.
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Nashville, =, Evansville, 4.
IsrEoIAL TO rnR APPEAL.I


NASHVILLE, TENN, April S.-The
Nashville aud Evansville teams played
today before an audience OF 1000 peo-
pie. The score stood 7 TO iu favor OF
the locals. The contest was spirited
on both sidee, and many brilliant
plays were made. The features were
Mannion's batting end hacksiop work
and fly catches by Firle, Reeder and
Bradley. The same teams play again
tomorrow. Score by innings:
Nashville ........0 0 2 O01 8 o.
Evansville ......".0 l 5000 0 OIL
Summary: Two base hits Rseder.
Mannion, Collins and F. Snyder. First
base on being bit by pitchpr-Moffett
and Van Zaut. Struck out-Hayes,
Fire and Ware. Passed balls--Sny.
der, 3. Wild pitches-WAre, 2; Ford,
/. Umpire - Atkinson. Scorer -
Cheatham. Time-1 80.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09

TAKE the red cars next Saturday il
you want to buy lot ~ auction on
fernando road or on Ford avenue.
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Florence, Alabama.

On the premises, in Florence, CONNIE ncing
April 18th and continuing Eve days, the
Directors of the Florence Land Company
will sell at auction, to the highest bidder,
without limit or reserve, one thousand
Choice Lots in and around Florence.
The terms Of the sale will be made as easy
ss possible, and special inducements will be
offered by the company to those who con-
template locating and building in the town.
Illustrated pamphlets of Florence and its
prospects on hand for distribution at our
Office. For full and detailed information
apply to
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09

HORSE AND BUGGY-A fine, safe. gen
nearly new and iu complete order. Will ne
sold together or separately to suit purchaser.
Apply to-, ro>,,,. IN ., u
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LOST.
FOR RENT.

P0ONS-T very desirable rooms on
-lO cult. Apply at
WOGEN'S EXCHANGE. SO6 Second st.
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FOR SALE.

CTORE AND RESIDENCE - Southwest
= corner Of Main and Winohsstar streets,
"a feet on Main and tx feet on Wfnchos ter
with three-story brick store and residence,
' r j, BLACK Il CO., 10 Madison at,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09

WHITE NURSERY fsmil7 going to
w Europe, to take charge Of two chi dren.
Address, with references,
N. M. BATE.ON, 364 Front st.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-09

a we'll furnished front room at No. 81
II Linden street; gentlemen only.
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WANTED.

DOOM AND B0ARD-By gentleman, in
II respectable private family where there
are no other bOarders, vii hin a few minutes
Tnik Of MAN sHesSt' between Court ana
eTences exchanged State term, location,
etc. Address D., Appeal office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-16
Not Funny at All.

Few things are more pathetic than
disappointment in meet ny ones heroes
face to face. Their lineament have
been pictured in the fondest dreams,
and reality brings only regret that we
have ever seen them.
A country man recently visited the
city. and. in the course of his sghtsee-
ing, strolled into the establishment
where was printed his weekly paper.
He was received with great court
esy. and, in pursuance with his re-
quest. was shown over the various de-
partments. all of which excited his awe
and admiration. As he stood express
ing his thanks, before he departure,
he said regreatfully:
There's only one thing more you
could ha' done for me. Ii could ha'
seen the man that writes the funny
stuff, should feel pa d twice over for
comm
Turn this way, quick. then" said
the gentleman addressed. There he is,
standing at the editors door"
The visitor did turn Ike a fash. and.
with mouth and eyes wide open, res
garded the man in question, a rather
lean and melancholy-iooking individual,
dressed in black
1t was curious TO watch the lengthen-
ing of his admirers face shadow
of disappointment settled upon it.
deepening and erspreading his fea-
lures like pail Finally. he said.
rather feebly;
"And is that the funny MANI
ayes. that's the funny man"
That bilous-looking chap with the
long nose?"
Yes"
"Wa-alr' with long-drown aspira-
ton.
That was all; but when he had again
expressed his gratitude for favors re-
ceived. and was actually on the point
of departure. he put lean. OBTAINING
finger in his guides button-hole and
said in voice full of meaning:
You mark my words. that funny
mans got a smart wife! He aint't the
first one TO draw wages airnt by some
body else, an don say he's to blame
fort, but I'll bet my nine-acre lot them
jokes are hcrn!" - IcUtFS companion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-16

The University OF Virginia has been Iet
g., 900 by deceased Baltimore lady.
Sixty thousand heads Of cabbage are cut ar
nto sauerkrsut every year In Reading, Pa
Building. valued at I! ., 900 we're burned ore
day recently AZ Dursnt, Miss, by ire set by
incendlsrles
The natural Gas now used In YouDgstown,
o., 10 conveyed . distance OF forty miles
through atwelve-inch main.
. dairy school at which practical instruction
in dairy farming 10 given for a nominal sum.
There 10 war between the cowmen and
sheepmen in eastern New Mexico, which has
led to murder, and more violence 10 expected
Coyotes are so numerous and troublesome
In Yolo county, Cslifornia, that . bounty al
go . scalp 10 offered BY the county author
tiles
Another good thing zone from Boston. The
Veddar drawings for the Runalyat Of Omar
hbsyyane have been purchased by Mira Tncy
OF Buffalo.
Pisksye has developed among horses In .
aum5sr Of large stables at San Diego, Cal. IA
yet it 10 In mild form, and but one fatal case
IL reported.
Thirty-one lumber csrgoes arrived at San
Diego, Cal, last week, with 10, 300 900 feet.
So far this year the total amount received 10
1l3, 200, 900 feet
Gsdwumps, according to Th NtU Yors
Tribune, are theatre goers who leave their
seats between acts and step on other peoples
toes while foing out,
The Dominion OF Canals Is In debt to tho
extent Of t32s, 500 900, fully $50 per head OF
population. The dominion debt has increased
,3467, 500 since June /.
The people at Victoria, b. c., are much In.
censed at the conduct Of the Canadian Pacific
for a failure 10 meet it, romise regarding the
touching at Esquimal by the Hong Kong
steamerx
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-16

All this Tolnette took in. together
with the brute's savage teeth, his mar
vellous suppleness and grace. and his
formidable claws
100. see her whiskers" said Marie
calmy. zoos big cat wonder?"
A sudden inspiration struck Toinette,
and she breathed q silent prayer.
"Bow. Marie, blow and keep quiet, "
she whispered. 1.-The big cat will run
away" and so saying she blew
monster bubble and waited it toward
the animal.
Again the tiger showed signs OF
pleasure. He rose and arched his long
body. and rubbed against one OF the
pillars Of the pizza, making II purring
nois not unlike that OF a cat
IF somebody would only comet
thought poor Toinette.
There was no help for it. The bub-
bles had to be blown so long as they
would keep the tiger in good bumor.
Little Marie did her part Of the work
splend dly. Her eyes lated in adj
miration rs she saw the performances
of the big cat. but she held her tongue
and turned out bubbles wih wonderful
rapditv.
But TOinette real zed with a nutter-
ing of her heart that this by-play Was
only delaying the terrible reckon NJ.
The visitor from Bengal would present
ly want more substantial lunch than
soap bubbles. He was liable to spring
on them at IN moment. and il would
only precip tale their fate to attempt
flight.
The girls face grew paler, and her
trembling limbs scarcely snsported her
as she tired with culver ng lips Ia blow
another bubble.
Hark! What did she hear II sound
ell like stealthy step.
Around the corner OF the house came
Mr.. LaRue and two other men with
rifles in their hands.
The tiger heard them aud whirled
about W tn ferOc Gus growl
Two guns rang out simultaneously,
and the beaut ful but terrible pet Of The
menagere bounded high IN the air and
fell in the yard struggling in the last
spasm of death.
Mr.. LaRue spraug forward on the
piazza and caught the faunting form of
1oinette
Our ne ighbors stopped me just in
time he said. 'and let your mother
there and we came right on with oar
guns.
Seven feet and half Iong SAID
cae of the men. coming up "Yonr
shot DID the work LtRue. II struck
n m in the eye.
But when the girls told their story.
the men turned white. and then grew
enthusiastic.
Tolnette and the tiger Mt once be-
came the sensation Of the hour Nor
did Marie go without her share of the
honors She was petted and Rugged
unit She was consoled for the loss Of
her pity big cat"
Il would die a thousand deaths rather
than 90 through it again, said Tor
nette. atlanta Constitution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-16
A Change OF sentiment.

Broker (curb-stone, coming into New
street saloon. brisklO yellow label
cocktail and crab, BilIyW
Billy begins to fondle ingredients.
Broker Cooking at ticker)-"lIold
on, old mani Make that beer and
cheese sandwich Puck.